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crystal689's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Alcohol
klaraax's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Blood, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Car accident, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment
whats_miranda_reading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Part 1 was interesting getting to know the Riva children in present day, while also learning of their parents pasts. It was really well done to explain the family history. I liked each Riva kid in their own way, but mostly related to Hud and Nina. The struggles Mick put his family through were awful and I struggled to like him. He really reminded me of my grandfather. June was likable in the start, but it was sad to watch her mentally decline. You grieve her with her children.
Part 2 is present day and where the “action” takes place. We know a fire is going to happen, but when, where and how it starts is the suspense. Does anyone get hurt or die? We need to find out! There’s a lot of people introduced in this part making it a bit confusing at times. I think there’s so many people introduced causing the reader confusion tactfully though? It kind of conveys how out of hand and all over this party really was. The ending was good, but emotional. I would love a follow up book of the Riva kids in the future to see how their lives turned out further down the road! I’ve gathered there’s some crossover of character in some of the authors other book, so I’m looking forward to reading those!
I will totally recommend this book to others, especially if they like historical fiction type books.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, Infidelity, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Addiction, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cursing, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Car accident, Abortion, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment
marleen02's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Cursing, Drug use, Gun violence, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Outing, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
emilyandthewhippet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Alcohol
asienerbrown's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug use, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, and Car accident
graceev's review against another edition
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Infidelity, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Physical abuse
shankarhere's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Alcohol
daniofthewood's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Police brutality, Sexual harassment, and Classism
annaslibrary0's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcoholism and Alcohol